A personal blog about the life & sauce of Annelise Rowe. Air Force & Air National Guard, Boise, Idaho, travel, healthy living, faith, and running.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

twenty-seven.

Today is my twenty-seventh birthday. It's my Golden Birthday... 27 on the 27th. I'm not sure why, but for my whole life, I've always told myself that 27 would be my favorite year... and now that 27 is finally here, I can't wait to see what it brings.

Also, I kicked my birthday off with a "why not" of all why-nots:

I've always been a fan of change, and for this new year of mine, I'm embracing it fully. I ended up having 12 inches cut, and I'm donating my hair to Children With Hair Loss—they accept all kinds of hair and since the tips of my hair were bleached a few years ago, I picked their charity because some of the others have requirements against bleached & highlighted hair. I went to Kendall of Roots Salon in Boise (208-514-5895) and can't recommend her enough. This new cut is spunky, sporty, and of course—extra saucy. Why not, right?

Last year as I blew out my candles, I made sure that I didn't wish for "babies or anything crazy like that." This year, let's just say I can't promise the same, though I'm in no rush to make any changes that big (or small) quite yet. Oh, 27, I can't wait to see what joy you'll bring.

Shut the front door!! You look incredible! I just turned 27 too...this will be the best year ever. I did a list of 26 things I learned at 26 on my birthday and one of the things I learned is a quote from Coco Chanel. It says: "A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life." You go girl!! :)

WOW! I thought you might change things up soon, but I never thought you'd look so cute with short hair! absolutely love the cut!! (and the fact you donated the locks you cut off) Happy Birthday, indeed :)

Happy birthday! Your hair looks awesome. :p I've always wanted to donate my hair, but it's either never been long enough OR I couldn't find anyone who would take it (because I layer mine and it's therefore never the same length altogether).

AUNIE!!!!! oh mah gosh!! (I commented on your other blog BWAHAHA!) You look so adorable! I pinned this hair cut because THIS is what I have been wanting. And you have showed it off perfectly! (my mom is a hair dresser LOL!)

Happy birthday friend! I hope you have a wonderful day and eat lots and lots of cake!!

I love it!!! It really looks fantastic :) I cut off 9 inches earlier this summer and while I kind of wish I hadn't I don't really mind that I did either. So glad that you love how it turned out!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I've always felt like 27 will be my favorite year too!! That age has always sounded so good. Your hair looks amazing!!!!!!!!! I want to get a short hair cut.. but I'm at that point I always get where I chop it.. So I want to wait another year or so. That cut is perfect for you though! It looks awesome! Happy birthday girl!! I hope you have a blast and that this year ROCKS!!!!

I saw your post! How fun is that!? And you know what's crazy? I ALWAYS make changes to my hair when I'm making a big life change. Mine at the moment? We move into our new house tomorrow!!! Big big big change! :)

I love the hair, it's so cute!!!! Now you've got me thinking more about chopping mine off!! :-P It's not as long as yours was before but it just won't get as long as I want it to get so I'll probably end up getting it chopped :)

The haircut is perfect for you! You look so gorgeous! (I totally turn 27 next month too, and I'm in a similar boat when it comes to making it my favorite year. It just seems like such a perfect number, right?) Happy birthday to you!

I did this a few years back and was so much happier with my shorter cut! Plus the fact that it was going to help someone was of course AMAZING! I would have totally guessed you were 22 or 23 just by your photo. Happy 27th! :)

THANK YOU KATIE! What a beautiful prayer for me. I am so grateful for that... especially the PEACE (God knows I need it!) and bringing Daniel and I closer together. Your prayers are working already, friend! :)

Oh Sydney, your sister SPOILED me when she did my hair. She totally listened to every word I said and totally took her time to make it just right. I am blessed by you and our friendship!! Thank you so much, can't wait for you to see it in person!

Thanks Amanda!! I know... I kind of had been hinting at it for a while, but I was never sold on it or ready to make the move. I decided last Saturday, and made the appointment for Monday. That's kind of how I roll... just get in and get it done! :)

Hey Liz! Thank you so much! I had been letting my layers grow for a while, and when I ended up having it cut, it was 10 inches in the front and 12 in the back. The charity I picked takes colored AND layered hair so it was a win/win! But like you, I had never hair hair long enough to donate before. This was the first time!

Baylee, thank so much! I was at that point so many times and finally just said "FORGET IT, I'M DOING IT!" But to be fair, my hair was longer than it had ever been, so that was a huge achievement for me! I love your hair, no matter how you do it. Thanks again!

Thanks so much, Chelsea. It was so important for me that if I was going to cut my hair, I was not going to send it off unless I knew they'd be able to accept it. I'm so glad that CWHL did!! :) Thanks again!

Thanks girl! My long hair seemed to be falling out so much, and I was worried that I was "trying" to make it fall out... kind of trich-like? It's not a problem at all with this shorter hair, I tell you what!

I know! I thought of you the whole time. Do you plan on donating it again after it's grown all out? I'm sure you'll leave it for a while, though! Your hair was SOOO long, and you look cute with any hairstyle!

Oh Shaina, I can't wait. Right now our kitchen is totally sticky-noted up with what to put where, the garage is getting lined with boxes, and we're hoping to get it all done this weekend. It's been such a trip! We own our current home, so this next one was a big fun step for us to be able to pick it out together... our other one was all Daniel's doing :)